Open Road, The

In The Open Road, minor leaguer Carlton Garrett (Timberlake) takes an unexpected road trip to track down his estranged father, legendary baseball player Kyle Garrett (Bridges), when Carlton's mother (Steenburgen) becomes sick. Knowing his charming, yet painfully immature, dad's likelihood to disappoint, Carlton enlists his on-again-off-again girlfriend Lucy (Mara) for emotional support. Once reunited, Carlton struggles to deal with the series of misadventures caused by his father's antics, including missed flights, car trouble, and bathroom brawls. Years of miscommunication, frustration, and comically awkward attempts at bonding come to a head as the mismatched trio make their way from Ohio back home to Houston to reunite the family. (Tricia Spears)